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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby Richolux150 on Sun, 28 Aug 2016 7:24 +0000

My thumper compressor has failed after only a few uses....
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby Tacko88 on Wed, 31 Aug 2016 10:13 +0000

There $0 freight sales are actually put on top of the product as well, so if your like me in Darwin and live in a postcode excluded sale zone. You will be smacked with shipping twice.. Bit shit I say!!
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby flip9 on Wed, 07 Sep 2016 9:15 +0000

They've really stepped up their marketing and advertisement. They've also stopped stocking the major brands like Waeco and Darche, and replaced it their own Kings branding (which is basically rebadged alibaba crap).

I saw they started recently selling a dashcam, which has the same reference design as a Mini 0805. I can tell you now its of poor design and will not last long in Aussie 4wd conditions. The heat and vibration will bend the unbalanced mount till it stops getting power and eventually the lens will de-laminate.

Heres what mine looked like 4 months in (of the third replacement unit):
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby Locolux on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 12:15 +0000

Has anyone purchased a kings brand roof top tent.?? Wind proof ? Rain proof? Heat proof?
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby sammbo80 on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 4:05 +0000

Just got a swag from them, will be interesting to see how it goes. I will be seasoning it this weekend and then test its waterproofing next weekend before a trip I have planned in October.
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby Tacko88 on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 5:53 +0000

I purchased one of there double swags, seems to be of good quality, was very spacious for two and comfortable to sleep in. Had a flap open to let the breeze in and the screen kept the mozzies and midgies out.. So far so good.
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby Richolux150 on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 6:40 +0000

Richolux150 wrote:My thumper compressor has failed after only a few uses....

So I pulled it apart today and found a loose connection...now back up and running.....happy days....
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby flip9 on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 6:58 +0000

Richolux150 wrote:
Richolux150 wrote:My thumper compressor has failed after only a few uses....

So I pulled it apart today and found a loose connection...now back up and running.....happy days....


Loose connection where? Just in case it happens to mine
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby sugaris on Thu, 08 Sep 2016 7:41 +0000

The 9 inch dominator lights are super bright! I just went for a drive and turned night into day!! For $189 delivered they are great!
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby jaydo on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 6:01 +0000

I've bought quite a bit of gear off them now over the last year or two.
I've purchased, owned and used their:
- 2x3m awning
- Roof top tent and Annex
- Domin8r winch
- Side Wall for awning
- Recovery gear bag
- A second 2x3m awning

The reason I bought a second awning was because the first one broke in heavy winds - however that was my fault for not pegging it down properly. My cousin who has one of the brand name awnings broke his as well during the same trip. However, for the price you pay on it, I'd happily buy another one (which I did).

The roof top tent and annex I have taken on numerous trips and also took it to Cape York last year. Its probably one of the best things I've ever bought. Used it in storms, wind, rain everything - no leaks, no problems.

The domin8r winch has worked every time I use it (and we are frequently on the tracks - usually once a fortnight) and its never let me down, however the wireless head unit that goes into it has stopped working - so I just plug in the controller these days. One day I will get around to wiring it into the cab.

The recovery gear is all rated and good and I've never had a problem with it other than the recall, but they gave me a replacement strap anyway.

The last thing I've bought is the awning wall. Haven't had a chance to use it camping yet - i'm currently modifying it slightly so I can attach it to my awning and use it as a second awning for a little more shade when pulled up for extended periods of time or use it as a side wall when intended and need a windbreak.

I rate their gear pretty well and would buy all of it again. I can't comment on any electrical things such as the light bars and LED strips - they look kind of cheap to me, however all of the canvas looks neat and is made well. It always kept us sheltered with no leaks. Pretty hard to go wrong with canvas I think...
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby sharp018 on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 6:42 +0000

Hobosgold wrote:I bought the draws, not bad for about $500 delivered to my door, only problem was the fridge slide catch does not stay locked :cry:


Hey mate i had the same problem all i was unscrewed it and put it closer to the latch test it make sure when you press the button it clears the keyhole it goes into job done

Another thing go over all the bolts heaps on mine were loose
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby sharp018 on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 6:46 +0000

I brought titan drawers there good value for money

However i have broken a handle on on of the drawers
All the bolts were basically loose
Fridge slider wasnt staying locked
The left draw catch was set to far back and wasnt locking

So if you want drawers that dont need modifiying then dont get these

All i did was pull the draw out and file the s**t out of the catch and now it works

With the fridge slider i pulled out the lock system only held by 2 screws and just moved it closer to the keyhole

The handle i drilled through the ends and put bolts through works a treat


I constantly have things on top plus a 3rd battery, very strong for what for they are
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby sharp018 on Fri, 09 Sep 2016 6:54 +0000

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Photo was taken just after install, dont mind the mess haha

Just and indication those who are interested in them
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby burtybeatle on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 2:10 +0000

A mate went into their store the other day but they don't display much so your best to order online!
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby LocalFart on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 2:19 +0000

If anyone is looking for lights and electrical stuff like solar panels have a look at www.vicoffroad.com.au seems to be competing on price pretty well, and would be the same products (alibaba/ebay rebrands)
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby chomp on Thu, 15 Sep 2016 7:31 +0000

Ordered double King swag , got to wa in 4 days not bad effort good swag for the money
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby dcollins22 on Fri, 23 Sep 2016 6:21 +0000

Just got my thumper air compressor and rapid tyre deflator in the mail. Going to give them both a try tomorrow and will see how they go. Going away over the long weekend so need to make sure they both work. It seema people have a lot of moxed reviews and experiences with the products. The biggest issue seems to be the very long and unpredictable postage times. It terms of quality, like people have said you get what you pay for really.
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby scottellis88 on Sat, 24 Sep 2016 5:38 +0000

I'm pretty interested in the thumper max, I'm planning on installing it in parallel with my other compressor and an air tank.
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby Not Sure on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 6:57 +0000

You guys do realise that a lot of stuff from Arb and other resellers comes from China too. I'm a smash repairer and there's made in china stickers on a lot of there stuff including bullbars and side rails. Your not getting what you used too.
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Re: 4WDSUPACENTRE

Postby TOYZX on Thu, 20 Oct 2016 7:11 +0000

Only difference is arb own a lot of the factorys they use over there as do alot of big name manufacturers. That way they get to oversee the quality control. Even their new bp51s are made in Thailand!

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